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Month: February 2020

Paul’s Self-Assessment Tool

Paul’s Self-Assessment Tool

Paul Trask today continues his study of Galatians by moving into chapter 5, verses 13-26. The Apostle Paul here is providing his Galatian converts some practical ways of evaluating their spiritual life since having been corrupted by the Judaizers from Jerusalem  “So how’s that workin’ out for ya?” – NOT GOOD AT ALL! Instead of “Loving their neighbor as themselves,” they are “biting and devouring each other,” and are at risk of completely destroying each other – NOT GOOD! The…

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Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

Today, Paul Trask continues his study of Galatians by moving into chapter 5, verses 1-12. The Christians in Galatia have come to a fork in the road Faith Legalism These are mutually exclusive of each other – cannot go down both roads at the same time God extends His righteousness to His children based solely upon their faith All our human righteousness amounts to no more than ‘filthy rags” Even the faith we express in God is a gift of His grace towards us…

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Born Free!

Born Free!

Paul Trask continues his study of Galatians today, by moving into the final portion of chapter 4, verses 21-31, dealing with Sarah and Hagar. The Apostle Paul’s spiritual insights here are amazing! Paul surveys in some detail, the original story of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Ishmael and Isaac, starting in Genesis 12, ending in Genesis 21. This story demonstrates both Divine promises and provision, as well as the failings of human impatience and related actions – which have consequences He then reviews…

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The Deadness of Legalism, whether Jewish, pagan – or Christian

The Deadness of Legalism, whether Jewish, pagan – or Christian

Today Paul Trask continues his study of Galatians, making his way through chapter 4:8-20. By warning his Gentile converts away from the “basic principles of the world,” Paul is actually equating Judaism with their former paganism! As Mormons have a fascination with American Indians, many American Christians are likewise fascinated with Jews and all things Jewish Jewish cultural customs do not move anyone forward in the Christian life Some Christians have become so intoxicated by all this that they leave…

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